Manikandan v. G.Palani Velu
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay in representation of returned review application; 2123 days; Rev.Aplc(MD)SR.No.19905 of 2019; review of order dated 30.01.2019 in C.M.P(MD)No.4935 of 2016 dismissing condonation of 2606-day delay in first appeal against decree in O.S.No.59 of 2007, District Court, Theni (suit for specific performance); Order IV Rule 9 A.S.Rules; Section 5 Limitation Act; returned papers misplaced while counsel shifted premises; delay between party and Court; counsel's fault should not affect litigant's right; heavy costs imposed; Rs.25,000 costs payable by 27.04.2026 else automatic dismissal; connected matters A.S.No.28 of 2017 and S.A(MD)No.681 of 2021; Manikandan v. G.Palani Velu; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; P. Vadamalai, J.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 2123 days in representing the review petition in Rev.Aplc(MD)SR.No.19905 of 2019 condoned, on condition that the petitioner pays Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) as cost to the respondent on or before 27.04.2026, failing which the petition stands automatically dismissed without further reference to the Court.